European Commission (Schengen visa) spec

Schengen visa photo Online

Turn one selfie into a government-compliant 35 × 45 mm visa photo — correct head size, plain light grey or white background — in about 30 seconds. No studio, no appointment.

35 × 45 mm Plain light grey or white Print-ready 4×6 sheet Spec-correct or money back

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Upload a selfie Front-facing, good light. JPG or PNG, up to 12 MB.
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$6.99one-time · no subscription

Removes the watermark · exact 35 × 45 mm · plus a print-ready 4×6 sheet.

Schengen visa photo requirements

OfficeSnap sizes your photo to every one of these automatically.

Size35 × 45 mm
Head height32–36 mm (70–80% of photo)
BackgroundPlain light grey or white
ResolutionHigh-resolution print
ExpressionNeutral, both eyes open, mouth closed
RecencyTaken within the last 6 months

Official source: European Commission (Schengen visa). Requirements can change — verify against the official page before submitting.

Three steps, about 30 seconds

No photographer, no studio session, no printing errors.

1

Upload a selfie

Any clear, front-facing phone photo. One is all it takes.

2

Generate

We crop to the exact 35 × 45 mm spec and set the correct background and head size.

3

Download & print

Get the digital file for online forms plus a 4×6 sheet for any pharmacy kiosk.

Simple, one-time pricing

Preview free. Pay only when you download. No subscription, ever.

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Compliant visa photo

$6.99 one-time
  • Exact government-spec size
  • Watermark-free digital file
  • Print-ready 4×6 sheet
  • Spec-correct or money back
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Questions

What are the Schengen visa photo requirements?

A Schengen visa photo must be 35 × 45 mm, in colour, on a plain light grey or white background, with the head 32–36 mm (70–80% of photo). Expression neutral, both eyes open, taken within the last 6 months.

Is the OfficeSnap photo accepted?

OfficeSnap sizes your photo to the European Commission (Schengen visa) visa-photo specification. Sizing is guaranteed to spec or your money back. We don’t issue or certify official documents — you submit the file yourself.

How much does a Schengen visa photo cost?

Generating and previewing is free. Downloading the compliant, watermark-free photo plus a print-ready 4×6 sheet is a one-time $6.99. No subscription.

Can I print it at home or at a pharmacy?

Yes. The download includes a 4×6 inch sheet for any pharmacy kiosk or home printer, plus the single digital file for online applications.